Mallory Gakpo, LCSW

Mallory Gakpo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, family-related stress, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Mallory describes her work as practical and direct, helping people take the first steps toward change.

She typically meets people where they are and listens for what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on identifying manageable goals and building everyday strategies to reduce distress. Conversations are straightforward and oriented to real-life problems like work strain, relationship strain, and coping after loss.

Mallory draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address substance use and compulsive patterns. She offers concrete coping skills for anxiety and depression, and practical steps for improving relationships and daily functioning. When trauma is part of the picture, she uses pacing and gradual exposure to reduce overwhelming reactions.

Her lived experience with trauma and mental health struggles informs how she relates to people seeking change. That background shapes a practical focus on problem solving, emotional regulation, and small behavioral shifts that add up over time. Sessions aim to produce usable tools for managing stress and improving day-to-day life.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach focused on achievable steps. Mallory helps people break larger problems into manageable tasks. She encourages follow-through and checks progress so work in sessions connects to life outside the room.

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